Princeton NJ Events

Events for Saturday October 21, 2017

Keeping Backyard Chickens, NOFA-NJ

Saturday October 21, 2017
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

On October 21 NOFA-NJ will be partnering with the Monmouth County Extension at teaching a course on keeping Backyard Chickens. The event will take place from 9:00-11:00 at the Monmouth County Extension Office, 4000 Kozloski Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728. Pre register at www.nofanj.org

Recent ordinances have allowed people with fewer than five acres of land in some areas to keep chickens – something previously prohibited. In this workshop, you will learn some of the typical ordinance requirements, using the Eatontown Ordinance 03-2017 as an example. You will learn about the proper care of backyard chickens, along with information about how to continue your learning. Specific topics covered will include breeds, coops, pests, predators, and winterizing. Registration is required, and the cost per attendee is $15.